Is confinement nanny necessary?

#pleasehelp FTM here and my edd is late Jan 2022 which falls under the Chinese new year period. Have asked around and confinement service during this period are around 5k. I was wondering if it's really necessary to have a stay in confinement lady? I live with my husband only but my in law and parents stay nearby us (walking distance) and I'm sure my mil will be able to help out a little, maybe cooking and washing baby clothes? Have not announce the pregnancy to them yet hence can't discuss much. Anyone could share their experience and thoughts please?

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I got a confinement nanny from agency. Slightly dearer than normal but at least the price and service is fixed. Freelancers may last minute play hard to get cause they want more. My main reason for getting nanny was for the night time care. Hubby and parents couldn’t help at night. Since I ended up exclusively pumping, i at least could pump and without disturbance to feed baby. Alternatively can consider confinement food tingkat.

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Mich

Time flies! Baobei growing too fast for mama’s comfort

3y ago

It will be tiring especially the beginning when your baby latches or is uncomfortable every 2 hours. So if either hubby or parents give commitment to help either in blocks of time during the day / night so you can have complete rest, that is manageable.

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